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Dystopian 'The Dog Stars' Trailer Drops!
14 Jul
Summary
- Movie adaptation of Peter Heller's novel arrives in theaters August 28.
- The film depicts a post-apocalyptic world with infected survivors.
- Jacob Elordi stars as a pilot reminiscing about lost life.
The final trailer for the Ridley Scott-directed film adaptation of Peter Heller's 'The Dog Stars' has been released, signaling its premiere in theaters on August 28. This dystopian movie presents a community struggling to survive in a world forever changed.
Jacob Elordi portrays Hig, a pilot who reflects on simpler times before the apocalypse, like moments with his wife and dog. Josh Brolin plays Bangley, a military survivalist who has established a homestead, emphasizing that survival is paramount in this new reality.
Heller's novel explores a post-apocalyptic society where instinct drives survival, but the choice to remain human is tested. The film features terrifying survivors infected with a dark, vein-popping contagion, reminiscent of recent popular zombie-like creatures.
The trailer is set to Nine Inch Nails' "The Day The World Went Away." Hig encounters Cima, played by Margaret Qualley, after hearing a radio signal, establishing an immediate trust. However, other characters, like Guy Pearce's role, express caution towards newcomers due to established survival protocols.
